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ML199: Questions, Curiosity & The Death of Expertise

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Jul 22, 2022
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INSIGHT

Uniquely Human Questioning

  • Asking questions is a fundamental aspect of human intelligence and separates us from other species.
  • It stems from the ability to recognize what we don't know and seek answers, a behavior not observed in apes.
ANECDOTE

Alex the Parrot

  • Alex, a grey parrot, demonstrated complex intelligence by asking existential questions like "What color am I?".
  • This instance highlights the potential for advanced cognitive abilities in non-human species.
INSIGHT

Categories of Knowledge

  • Human knowledge comprises what we know, what we know we don't know, and what we don't know we don't know.
  • Effective questioning involves understanding this framework, both for ourselves and in relation to others.
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